I'll Quit As The Empress Novels & Stories

Or maybe it was when she publicly humiliated me, calling me dull, virtueless, and unworthy of being her consort. There were too many instances to count. I couldn't remember, and frankly, I didn't care to anymore. Instead, I bowed deeply, performing the most formal royal salute. "I lack the virtue required for my position. I formally request to be deposed." My calm resignation only made Bella more furious. "Do you think I don't dare to do it? I've enabled you for far too long, which is why you're acting so brazen! "Guards! Drag the empress consort to the dungeons! Teach him some proper discipline!"

Every fear I had ever had was coming to life right in front of me and there was nothing I could do to stop it. *** I stood in front of the Wanix. Hopeless eyes stared back at me. “Um...fellow Wanix. It is uh with the heaviest of hearts that I stand before you right now. I am officially renouncing my title and stepping down as Empress of Gynem.” I was met with jeers and cries.

The crown upon her head glittered in the sunlight, its jewels a testament to her station. With a subtle raise of her hand, the Empress commanded the attention of all present. The murmurs and whispers that had filled the air immediately ceased, replaced by an expectant silence. Every eye turned to her, and even the rustling of the banners seemed to quiet in deference to her presence. Empress Ilyana’s gaze swept over the assembly, her icy blue eyes—so like her daughter’s—radiated of pride and steely resolve. When she spoke, her voice was calm yet powerful, resonating across the vast grounds with the clarity of a bell.

She knew in her heart that as long as Quincy was there, the South Cloud World would go unconquerable. “Yes,” the Empress nodded. “That’s why I asked your auntie to return tonight. I feel relieved with her around.” The Empress was the leader of the nation, but she was not a cultivator. She was just an ordinary person. It was getting late; the Empress had a small talk with Princess Evergreen and left with the royal guards and her maids. Right after she left, Princess Evergreen hooked her finger towards Darryl, who was standing outside. “Handsome, it's fine now. Everything is fine; please come in.”

She looked up at the golden eyes admiring her body lustfully while his fingers trailed her upper arm. "And you can always come back to me if the emperor doesn't show you too much affection like you expect him to." He smirked. Darius is such a fool to think that she would stoop so low and come begging him for love if the emperor chooses to not love her. “I won’t be needing your help, Lord Darius.” She said, stepping far away from him. "I present to you the empress of the Celestial imperial, Kiara Jaden." A spotlight located her in the crowd and she waited for Vins to step down from the podium so he could walk her up to the dance floor.

The Empress was silent, she did not respond to Scarlett's words so Scarlett patted the empress on the shoulder, "Mother, why are you silent?" When she was patted on the shoulder, the empress suddenly woke up from her reverie, she looked at Scarlett and asked, "What were you talking to me earlier?" "Will you help me to get Mr. Alistair's love?" asked Scarlett, she stopped her steps. "What would you do for me if I would help you?" The Empress asked. "I'd do anything," Scarlett smiled broadly. "Alright, then after you get Alistair you have to help me take the throne and power from the hands of the emperor," said the empress, she smiled slyly.

**** Within the palace, the air was thick with sandalwood incense. Lady Liudmila smiled softly as she considered the Emperor, who had summoned her despite his busy schedule. She couldn't help but recall the Empress's sharp words and biting sarcasm from the previous day. Lady Liudmila's expression became even more gentle. She knew that the Emperor appreciated her understanding nature, which was in stark contrast to the Empress's overbearing demeanor. Without fawning or attempting to seduce, she simply served quietly, creating an atmosphere of warmth and tranquility.

“I can’t just—” I swallow. The movement scrapes my dry throat, dragging the taste of smoke and bitter herbs across my tongue. I push again. “I am Empress,” I insist, and the words feel like armor I’m trying to strap back onto a body that won’t hold it. “My court won’t—” “Your mother also put too much trust in her court.”

Before Alicia was going to tell them what was on her mind, Betty lightly taps her on the shoulder and signaled her not to say anything since Betty doesn't want to embarrass the empress with her statement or else, the empress might alter her mood. While Valerie is admiring her favorite flower, Forget-me-nots, she has a thought for a question she wants to ask because she has always wanted to know who this great emperor in this empire is. She also considers how she will address the emperor; she is hesitant to question them, but she persists.

"The first princess of the Arventia Empire, Camellia Arventia," the man by the door announced. The doors opened, the bright light blinding me for a moment. The hall was completely silent as everyone stared at me. The whispering grew as I walked towards the imperial family, seated on their thrones in the most prominent position in the great hall. I didn't allow myself to lower my head, I kept walking with difficulty, but always kept my eyes on my goal. Theodore's mother was standing just behind the emperor, looking at me with a cruel smile on her lips. The emperor looked at me with total disgust, and Theodore laughed openly, to the point of hugging his belly like a child. I felt humiliated an